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Staff Weekly
By Christina Burbank & Collaborators泭Oct 11, 2023
Smart Brevity簧 count: 4.5 mins...1131 words
Hello, 酴圖弝けISD Staff!
Its Principal Appreciation Week! THANK YOU to our instructional leaders, our talent developers, our executive leaders, and our climate & culture builders for everything you do and all the sacrifices you make! Find a moment this week to thank your campus leaders and let them know you appreciate their support in and out of the classroom!
Drum roll please Its time to announce the winners of our Join the Fiesta Talent Show! Come celebrate the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month this Saturday, Oct. 14, at noon at the 酴圖弝けISD Performing Arts Center. Talent show winners will perform live on stage and take home prizes in art, dancing, singing and music! Come early to visit with community organizations and see what resources they offer. Entertainment guaranteed! See you there!
Break a leg,
Burbank
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1 Big Thing: Board resumes conversations about superintendent hiring process
The 酴圖弝けISD Board of Trustees is resuming conversations about the superintendent profile and hiring process.
Why it matters: The board will seek community input to determine if there is a need for a nationwide search process in the spring.
The backstory: On March 30, trustees voted to extend the contract of Interim Superintendent Matias Segura for a year and pause the superintendent search.
Get involved: Were hosting community conversations as well as sessions just for campus staff.
Community conversations:
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Monday, Oct. 23, 5:306:30 p.m. (English), 78 p.m. (Spanish) Join via Zoom:
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Wednesday, Oct. 25, 10:3011:30 a.m. (Spanish), 121 p.m. (English) Join via Zoom:
Campus staff conversations:
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Thursday, Nov. 2, 3:304:30 p.m. and 56 p.m. Join via Zoom:
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Monday, Nov. 6, 6:307:30 p.m. Join via Zoom:
Staff must log in to the 酴圖弝けISD portal to join.
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Hispanic Heritage Month profile: Emma Herrera Galindo
This is the fourth in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who have influenced 酴圖弝けISD in some way.
By Paul Stinson
As 酴圖弝けISD continues its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we profile dual language trailblazer Emma Herrera Galindo.
Bilingual education pioneer: Born in 1930, Galindo graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas.
School namesake: Following her passing at the age of 52, the education community rallied to celebrate Galindos legacy at 酴圖弝けISD.
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In 1984, local teaching legend Joe Dan Mills Jr.the namesake of Mills Elementarynominated Galindo to have a new South 酴圖弝けcarry her name in recognition of her life, and her efforts to get dual language education implemented at 酴圖弝けschools.
As remembered by her peers: "Galindo had made an indelible impression on [Joe Dan] Mills Jr., as he asked to be assigned to the newly built school as a teacher and ultimately as a principal," according to the Mills Elementary School website.
Language and scholarship legacies: Evidence of Galindos enthusiasm for languages and connection to the world continues to echo through the halls of the South 酴圖弝けschool. With a vast family heritage that claims ties to five continents worldwide, nine languages are spoken and celebrated on campus.
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Her contribution to the classroom continues with the Emma Herrera Galindo Endowed Scholarship, established by her husband, WWII veteran and 酴圖弝けHigh graduate Joe Galindo. The honor is awarded to students majoring in education.
Whats next: Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Talent Show and Award Ceremony this Saturday, Oct. 14.
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Equity Office announces name change
Its been four years since the Office of Equity was established, and its growing.
Yes, and With the expansion of the team, the Office of Equity is changing its name to the Office for Organizational Transformation.
The purpose remains the same: To support organizational change to improve staff and student experiences and academic success.
What theyre saying: "Were excited to have greater influence and support the district to better serve all students and families, said Dr. Stephanie Hawley, Chief Officer, Office for Organizational Transformation. Our senior leaders are beginning to center equity in our daily operationsfrom communication to planning processes.
More than an office: The district is leaning into equity and inclusiveness as the way we think and do our core work.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, were highlighting a few ways we support and protect our staff and students online.
Online safety and support for staff:
Online safety and education for families and students:
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offers information for families on media content, including movies, video games and more.
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Children can learn to be cybersecurity experts for fun (and free!) in online competitions such as and Palo Altos: Secure the Future.
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Students can specialize their high school experience at the
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Thank you to all the custodians and groundskeepers across the district! A big shout-out to the custodial teams pictured here from Ridgetop Elementary, Central Office and the Alternative Learning Center!
諭 As you celebrate your principals this week, please send me your pictures and shout-outs. I would love to share your principal appreciation moments right here in the Staff Appitol News! Heads up Get ready for Transportation Employee Appreciation next week!
Yall enjoy your week and dont forget to join us to honor the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month this Saturday at the 酴圖弝けISD PAC! 戊
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